A new study found that exercise might be more effective than prescription drugs when it comes to lowering death risks for patients suffering from coronary heart disease, stroke complications, and pre-diabetes. Although researchers stated that there were a limited number of randomized controlled studies on exercise benefits to draw from, they were encouraged by their […]
FDA Plans to Regulate New Health Apps
Need to check your blood pressure? There’s an app for that. Want to keep track of all the calories you’ve consumed and burned? There’s an app for that. Do you want to turn your smartphone into a mobile heart monitor? Believe it or not, there’s an app for that. As smartphone technology continues to improve, […]
6 Tips for Running in the Rain
Many people believe autumn is the best time of the year to be outside. The weather isn’t too hot or too cold, and the changing scenery gives way to some pretty breathtaking views. Plenty of runners use this time to prepare for marathons or simply squeeze in as many outdoor workouts as possible before the […]
Hospital Plans to Stop Hiring Smokers
The University of Pennsylvania recently announced that beginning July 1, they will no longer hire smokers to work in their healthcare system. The university believes the hiring policy will help save lives and positively impact societal norms. Dr. David A. Asch penned an article in the New England Journal of Medicine commending the approach, saying […]
Video Games Can Improve Multitasking Skills
Grand Theft Auto V will hit the shelf tomorrow, and as the video game industry prepares for the launch of the most expensive game ever produced, the medical world continues to explore how video games can enhance a person’s cognitive abilities. A recent study by researchers at the Center for Integrative Neuroscience found that video […]
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